Ekrem Ili - Owner

Q: Where is Ekrem based?

Ekrem is based in Essen, Germany .

Q: What languages does Ekrem speak?

Ekrem speaks the following languages: German (Native), Turkish (Native), English (Advanced) .

Q: How many years of experience does Ekrem have?

Ekrem has at least 21 years of experience. During this time, Ekrem has worked in at least 12 different roles and for 7 different companies . The average length of individual experience is 1 year and 7 months . Note that Ekrem may not have shared all experience and actually has more experience.

Q: What is Ekrem's latest experience?

Ekrem's most recent position is Owner at Eco Systems - Your Partner in Solutions .

Q: What companies has Ekrem worked for in recent years?

In recent years, Ekrem has worked for Eco Systems - Your Partner in Solutions , Wolt Enterprise , Satispay S.p.A. , and Lebara Ltd. .

Q: Which industries is Ekrem most experienced in?

Ekrem is most experienced in industries like Retail , Professional Services , and Telecommunication . Ekrem also has some experience in Banking and Finance , Food and Beverage , and Information Technology (IT) .

Q: Which business areas is Ekrem most experienced in?

Ekrem is most experienced in business areas like Sales , Marketing , and Procurement and Purchasing . Ekrem also has some experience in Operations , Human Resources (HR) , and Product Development .

Q: Which industries has Ekrem worked in recently?

Ekrem has recently worked in industries like Professional Services , Telecommunication , and Banking and Finance .

Q: Which business areas has Ekrem worked in recently?

Ekrem has recently worked in business areas like Sales , Marketing , and Product Development .

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Essen, Germany

Experience

Jun 2023 - Present

2 years 9 months

Owner

Eco Systems - Your Partner in Solutions

Over 20 years of cross-industry experience in retail and sales, as well as in partnership negotiations with companies (currently 15 existing partnerships in payment, delivery, and other collaborations)
Built a sales team for portfolio marketing in retail and wholesale
Led C-level negotiations for successful project implementation
Services: expansion management, payment, delivery, website design, social media marketing, business coaching, trainee recruitment, event management, CRM marketing
Scaled metrics and expanded the customer base
Acquisition, support, and cross-selling to partners
Developed a proprietary app

Nov 2022 - May 2023

7 months

Germany

Field Sales Team Lead

Wolt Enterprise

Led and developed a team of 11 sales representatives
Sales strategy and structure: recruiting, training, workshops, setting quarterly targets
Scaled metrics and organization to achieve goals
Expansion management: growing the region and negotiating with AAA clients
Marketing discussions for the NRW region
Relationship management

Apr 2021 - Nov 2022

1 year 8 months

Germany

City Manager

Satispay S.p.A.

Market launch in NRW and Nuremberg as well as expansion into Berlin
New client management and building the sales team
Negotiations with retail and large retail
POS integration negotiations
Existing customer care

Apr 2021 - Jul 2022

1 year 4 months

Germany

Sr. Business Developer

Satispay S.p.A.

Project management as the first sales member in NRW
Built a B2B base for market launch
Planned and executed marketing initiatives
Used CRM systems (Pipedrive, Bitrix24, Salesforce) for sales cycle A-Z, contracts, onboarding, and troubleshooting
Utilized communication tools (Slack, Teams, Zoom)

Apr 2019 - Mar 2021

2 years

Germany

Field Manager Sales

Lebara Ltd.

Supported implementation of measures to increase sales for 230 retailers
Annual reviews, quarterly agreements, and bonus negotiations
Budget responsibility of €4,000 to €10,000 per month
Staff development and support of shops and large retail (Expert, Euronics, Media Saturn)

Mar 2018 - Mar 2019

1 year 1 month

Germany

Field Manager Retail Sales

DO IT GmbH

Planning and organizing promoter assignments for Saturn and Media markets B2B/B2C
Setting objectives in coordination with large retail markets using MS Office applications
Marketing planning, marketing measures, and sales coaching
Budget responsibility of €5,000 to €8,000 per month
Social media marketing and revenue responsibility of approx. €1.3 million per year
Procurement management

Jul 2017 - Feb 2018

8 months

Germany

National Sales Coach

Pact Sales GmbH

Negotiating cooperation agreements with companies
Building a sales team to market the portfolio
Developing market launch strategies and scaling KPIs
Acquiring, managing, and cross-selling to partners
Social media activities

Sep 2016 - Jun 2017

10 months

Owner

Selling goods and food products
Leading and motivating three employees
Product negotiations, marketing, and sales

Sep 2014 - Sep 2016

2 years 1 month

Wesel, Germany

Sales Manager

Media-Saturn

Managing six departments (GSM, home appliance accessories, photo, computer hardware, software, gaming)
Shift planning, budgeting, advertising planning, and procurement management
Point-of-sale design and annual contracts with companies like Apple, Samsung, and Canon
Budget responsibility of €2.8 million per year
Revenue responsibility of €4.5 million per year

Nov 2011 - Sep 2014

2 years 11 months

Wesel, Germany

Department Head

Media-Saturn

Managing three departments (photo, software, gaming)
Shift planning, budgeting, advertising planning, and procurement management
Point-of-sale design and annual contracts with companies like EA, Microsoft, Sony, and Nintendo

Aug 2009 - Nov 2011

2 years 4 months

Wesel, Germany

Retail Salesperson

Media-Saturn

Partly led three departments (Photo, Software, Computer)
Advanced to professional salesperson
Purchasing management for the Photo and Software departments
Employee training, shift planning and promotional activities

Aug 2006 - Jul 2009

3 years

Wesel, Germany

Retail Sales Apprentice

Media-Saturn

Worked in the photo department focusing on cameras and camcorders
Sold products and services
Product presentation, stock control, inventory and pricing

Dec 2004 - Jul 2006

1 year 8 months

Wesel, Germany

Temporary Assistant

Media-Saturn

Stocking merchandise
Merchandise presentation and control
Processing customer orders

Summary

With over 20 years of cross-industry experience in retail and sales, as well as in partnership negotiations with companies in payment, delivery, and collaborations in retail, wholesale, and more, I help drive and establish projects successfully.

With my success mindset, I implement a solution for every challenge, scale metrics, and expand the customer base through acquisition, support, and cross-selling to partners, as well as through the development of services in expansion management, payment, delivery, website design, social media marketing, business coaching, trainee recruitment, event management, and CRM marketing.

Skills

Hard Skills

Sales Strategy / Sales Structure
Expansion Management
Marketing Discussions
New Client Management
Project Management
Crm Systems (Pipedrive, Bitrix24, Sf)
Sales Cycle A-z, Contracts, Onboarding, Troubleshooting
Communication Tools (Slack, Teams, Zoom)
Leadership
Budget Responsibility
Staff Development
B2b / B2c
Ms Office Applications
Marketing Design, Marketing Initiatives, Sales Coaching
Social Media Marketing
Purchasing Management
Partnership Negotiations With Companies
Market Entry Strategy
Social Media

Soft Skills

Communication
Teamwork
Solution Oriented
Resilience
Adaptability
Flexibility
Development Capability
Independence
Reliability
Attention To Detail
Digital Mindset
Sociability
Structured

On Top

Thirst For Knowledge
Growth Drive
Working On Equal Terms

Languages

German

Native

Turkish

Native

English

Advanced

Education

Aug 2006 - Jul 2009

Berufskolleg Wesel

Apprenticeship as a retail sales clerk · Retail sales clerk · Wesel, Germany

Aug 2003 - Jul 2005

Martinischule Wesel

FORQ certificate · FORQ · Wesel, Germany · 1.76

Aug 1999 - Jul 2003

Realschule Wesel

Wesel, Germany

...and 2 more

Profile

Created

August 2023

Last Update

August 2025

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Frequently asked questions

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Where is Ekrem based?

Ekrem is based in Essen, Germany.

What languages does Ekrem speak?

Ekrem speaks the following languages: German (Native), Turkish (Native), English (Advanced).

How many years of experience does Ekrem have?

Ekrem has at least 21 years of experience. During this time, Ekrem has worked in at least 12 different roles and for 7 different companies. The average length of individual experience is 1 year and 7 months. Note that Ekrem may not have shared all experience and actually has more experience.

What roles would Ekrem be best suited for?

Based on recent experience, Ekrem would be well-suited for roles such as: Owner, Field Sales Team Lead, City Manager.

What is Ekrem's latest experience?

Ekrem's most recent position is Owner at Eco Systems - Your Partner in Solutions.

What companies has Ekrem worked for in recent years?

In recent years, Ekrem has worked for Eco Systems - Your Partner in Solutions, Wolt Enterprise, Satispay S.p.A., and Lebara Ltd..

Which industries is Ekrem most experienced in?

Ekrem is most experienced in industries like Retail, Professional Services, and Telecommunication. Ekrem also has some experience in Banking and Finance, Food and Beverage, and Information Technology (IT).

Which business areas is Ekrem most experienced in?

Ekrem is most experienced in business areas like Sales, Marketing, and Procurement and Purchasing. Ekrem also has some experience in Operations, Human Resources (HR), and Product Development.

Which industries has Ekrem worked in recently?

Ekrem has recently worked in industries like Professional Services, Telecommunication, and Banking and Finance.

Which business areas has Ekrem worked in recently?

Ekrem has recently worked in business areas like Sales, Marketing, and Product Development.

What is Ekrem's education?

Ekrem attended Berufskolleg Wesel for Retail sales clerk.

What is the availability of Ekrem?

Ekrem is immediately available for suitable projects.

What is the rate of Ekrem?

Ekrem's rate depends on the specific project requirements. Please use the Meet button on the profile to schedule a meeting and discuss the details.